{"product_id":"9788412512366","title":"ABSENCE AND EXCESS","description":"\u003ch2\u003eABSENCE AND EXCESS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis essay analyzes the paradox of the representation of female homosexuality in Hollywood cinema: the invisibility of lesbians and bisexuals as complex identities versus the recurrence of female characters who engage in explicit lesbian scenes and commit violence. Through a study of the archetype of the lesbian or bisexual murderess, the author explores its origins in classic cinema, its crystallization in the neo-noir of the nineties, and its evolution in postmodernity, revealing the tensions between misogyny, homophobia, and subversive potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoinciding with the thirtieth anniversary of \u003cem\u003eBasic Instinct\u003c\/em\u003e, Francina Ribes Pericás investigates a persistent cinematic phenomenon: the figure of the lesbian or bisexual woman who kills. The book traces the seed of this archetype from the origins of cinema, through the figure of the lesbian vampire, to its consolidation in the Hollywood of the nineties, where films such as \u003cem\u003eSingle White Female\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBound\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWild Things\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHeavenly Creatures\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMonster\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMulholland Drive\u003c\/em\u003e, or \u003cem\u003eBlack Swan\u003c\/em\u003e popularized these excessive and violent femininities. The work examines how this character is born marked by homophobia and misogyny, but also delves into its ability to challenge the norms of gender and sexuality, questioning its meaning in contemporary cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the archetype of the lesbian and bisexual murderess in Hollywood cinema.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLGTBIQ+ representation in mainstream cinema and its relationship with invisibility and excess.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of film noir and neo-noir, and its legacy in the figure of the femme fatale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between violence, female sexuality, and film genres such as horror and noir.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStudy of the paradox between historical homophobia and the subversive potential of certain characters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in gender and sexuality studies applied to film, as well as cinephiles who wish to delve into the critical analysis of popular movies. It is also of great interest to those researching LGTBIQ+ representation in media and the evolution of female archetypes in contemporary visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rigorous and contextualized analysis of a recurring cinematic archetype, from its origins to current cinema.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the contradictions in the representation of female homosexuality in commercial cinema.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding how violence and sexuality are intertwined in the construction of female characters in genre film.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical perspective that unveils both the negative baggage and the transgressive potential of these figures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e RIBES PERICAS, FRANCINA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e DOS BIGOTES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e FILMS, CINEMA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e DOS BIGOTES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 312\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 556 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbsence and Excess\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential essay for those seeking a critical and documented perspective on female and LGTBIQ+ representation in cinema. The author combines film analysis with a gender perspective that unravels the contradictions of Hollywood, offering a reading that enriches the understanding of well-known films and raises new questions about the power of archetypes. Its academic yet accessible approach makes it a reference work for both specialists and film buffs with a critical conscience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DOS BIGOTES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405657006427,"sku":"9788412512366","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841251236.jpg?v=1781829285","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788412512366","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}